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Ferocactus robustus (Link & Otto) Britton & Rose

Ferocactus robustus

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Ferocactus robustus is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus of the family Cacteae.

Distribution

Ferocactus robustus is widespread in the states of Puebla and Veracruz in Mexico.

Description

Ferocactus robustus forms large cushions reaching a height up to 100 centimetres (39 in) and a diameter up to 5 metres (16 ft). This plant is spherical to club-shaped and has eight sharp-edged ribs.

The funnel-shaped flowers are yellow and reach a length of 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in). The fruits are spherical, fleshy, yellow, 2 to 3 inches long.[1]

F. robustus in bloom

References

  1. ^ N. L. Britton; J. N. Rose (1922), The Cactaceae. Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family (in German), vol. Band III, Washington: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, p. 133

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Ferocactus robustus: Brief Summary

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Ferocactus robustus is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus of the family Cacteae.

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